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Chapter 195 Sun, Moon, and Stars: Dong, Fan, and Qin's Three Palaces Besiege Huang Shengyi
After that, Yan Li's conversation with the Wang brothers became more casual and intimate.

We can exchange industry and business rumors, discuss non-confidential company plans, and talk about potential collaborations.

In business, even two rival companies, unless they are mortal enemies who cannot be separated from each other, will generally have some degree of contact and cooperation.

Even Yan Li and Huayi Brothers, while eager to take down Orange Sky, weren't going to go all out against it.

After all, Orange Sky is a large company.

It's possible to prevent the other party from becoming the boss, but to kill them off and wipe them out is extremely difficult and unnecessary.

The ideal situation is to cripple or disable them, kick them off the main table, and let them fade into obscurity.

However, if we can achieve complete suppression and significantly weaken its threat, so that it is no longer qualified to compete with us, that would already be a satisfactory result.

Even if Yan Li and Huayi are now practically allies, it's not impossible to discuss cooperation with Orange Sky, provided it doesn't harm the competition or benefit the enemy.

For businessmen, profit comes first.

One moment they're seething with hatred, clenching a knife and threatening to kill the other's entire family, and the next they're at the same table, toasting each other, and having a laugh and letting bygones be bygones.

The Wang brothers hadn't had much interaction with Yan Li before, and today was their first private meeting.

Although the two brothers had already given Yan Li a high evaluation beforehand, they were still somewhat alarmed after talking to him in detail.

Before inviting Yan Li to the gathering, the Wang brothers had already considered that Yan Li was young and impetuous, so they couldn't just show him goodwill; they also needed to intimidate him appropriately.

In their view, one of Yan Li's major disadvantages was that he started too late and had a shallow foundation.

As children of high-ranking officials, they have been in the industry longer and have more connections, so they can demonstrate their abilities in relevant areas and let the younger generation know how capable their seniors are.

Before they even started talking, Yan Li gave Huayi a gift, thus gaining a great favor.

After the two brothers finally calmed down and started chatting, instead of the various inside stories and secrets they had expected to shock Yan Li and make him bow down in admiration, it was the two brothers who were constantly being shown off by Yan Li.

There's no way around it. In terms of connections and background, these two brothers are indeed better than Yan Li, but when it comes to gathering information, even the CIA is Yan Li's brother.

He knows where Harden is!

However, Yan Li knew about this kind of news but couldn't say anything. In addition, he was quite cautious and almost never got involved in related matters, nor did he use someone else's name to spread rumors.

What he said were all "ordinary" news that would surprise and impress insiders, but not cause them to panic.

But this was enough for the Wang brothers to reassess Yan Li, and even made some wild speculations, and their attitude towards Yan Li became even more enthusiastic.

"Siyan, you must keep President Yan company today. He is your mentor, so you should be grateful."

"Okay, I understand. Mr. Yan, please have this."

Huo Siyan obediently responded, carefully peeled a shrimp for Yan Li and fed it to his mouth, her eyes practically drooling as she looked at him.

She had just witnessed Yan Li and the Wang brothers' eloquent conversation.

Although she only vaguely understood many things because of her status, she roughly understood that Yan Li was much more capable than she had imagined, and even the two Wang brothers had to give him a lot of face.

This made Huo Siyan's heart race. If she could get in touch with Yan Li... well, she was afraid she would be ambushed and killed by Dong Xuan and Fan Xiaopang.

However, it's good to get some benefits, or even if there are no benefits, it's acceptable.

Glancing at Yan Li's handsome and upright face and confident and flamboyant aura, Huo Siyan couldn't help but squeeze her legs together.

She's willing to be the company's exclusive PR person!

...

After exchanging toasts, the gathering came to an end. Without the Wang brothers saying anything, Huo Siyan took the initiative to support Yan Li.

"Mr. Yan has had quite a bit to drink and is not feeling well, so I'll go see him off."

"?"

Yan Li, who had a high alcohol tolerance, remained calm and composed with clear eyes and a steady stance, glanced at the Wang brothers, whose faces were already reeking of alcohol, and tacitly agreed with Huo Siyan's statement.

Huayi Brothers was very thoughtful and had already arranged a hotel for Yan Li to rest after drinking, but Yan Li didn't go.

The first thing to guard against when using a seductive tactic is to avoid being secretly filmed. Many people have fallen for this trap because they are too eager for sex or have drunk too much.

The Wang brothers were of questionable character, and Yan Li, in any case, did not trust them.

Watching Huo Siyan and Yan Li get into the car and leave, Wang Zhonglei rubbed his face.

"Damn, this kid can really drink. And that little bitch Huo Siyan, she's always siding with outsiders, doesn't she know who she's drinking for?"

"okay."

Wang Zhongjun was in a daze. He and his brother were both seasoned drinkers and had a decent alcohol tolerance. They were easily defeated by Yan Li in a two-on-one fight.

It was a relatively harmonious drinking session; no one really let loose. They stopped when they saw that the two of them were almost done, and Yan Li seemed to have just warmed up.

Overall, the drinking session was quite good.

They reconciled with Yan Li and formed a certain alliance, eliminated a threat, and also tested Yan Li's strength.

By gaining a deeper understanding of Yan Li and recognizing his strengths and advantages, Wang Zhongjun was able to better deal with him in the future. At the same time, he also discovered a weakness in Yan Li.

"This kid is indeed a womanizer; we could work on that aspect."

Huayi Brothers is an entertainment company with abundant resources of beautiful women. Whether it's wooing them or setting traps, it has a huge advantage in dealing with lustful people.

"Wouldn't that be letting him off easy?"

Wang Zhonglei was a little unhappy, and Wang Zhongjun, who knew his younger brother's character, glared at him.

"You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub. Besides, this kid eats well and doesn't lack food. Don't try to fool him with those mediocre women; he probably wouldn't even look at them."

Wang Zhonglei: "..."

Fan Xiaopang was seduced by that bastard, Li Bingbing most likely also fell victim to his schemes, and then there's Huo Siyan today.

These are all actresses and young stars heavily promoted by Huayi Brothers.

And then they wanted to increase the stakes even further, and not just any ordinary stakes. Is Huayi Brothers giving talent shows to someone surnamed Yan...?

...

On the other side, driver Wu Maowen took Yan Li to Palm Springs International Apartment.

Huo Siyan clearly knew something about this well-known neighborhood in Beijing, her eyes lighting up.

"Mr. Yan, you bought a house here?"

This apartment is known as one of China's top ten luxury residences. It boasts high-end features and shockingly high prices, exceeding 2 yuan per square meter. Moreover, the units are relatively large, with each unit easily costing several million yuan.

"No, it's a rented house."

Yan Li spoke frankly: "A cunning rabbit has three burrows." In some places, people settle down by buying a house; in others, they invest and establish a fixed base; and in still others, they just hunt for food.

There's no need to buy a place to scavenge in the wild. What if you get involved in trouble? Just rent. If things go wrong, cancel the rental and disappear.

Since it's a rental, there's no need to overthink it. It should be luxurious and comfortable, and given Yan Li's status, security and service should also be top-notch.

Palm Springs Apartments primarily caters to celebrities and business elites, offering 24-hour security, emphasizing safety and privacy, and providing concierge services to handle many chores, saving time and effort.

Yan Li positioned this place as a long-term hotel, which he told Huo Siyan, and also told her to be grateful and not to think about anything else.

Huo Siyan was amazed by the exquisite and luxurious layout and decoration as soon as she entered the room, whether she understood or not.

"What a beautiful house."

Since Palm Springs is known as one of China's top ten luxury residences, its level is self-evident. The exquisitely decorated house that Yan Li rented could be used to film an idol drama.

Because it's a new residential area, it's even more exquisite and beautiful than the luxury apartments shown on TV these days.

Huo Siyan only became truly famous in this year. Although she had seen some of the world before, this was her first time visiting such a top-tier apartment.

"I wish I could live here every day."

Huo Siyan made no attempt to hide her fondness for the house, while Yan Li remained calm.

"The monthly rent is between 3 and 8 yuan. I know a real estate agent who can give you a discount."

"..."

Huo Siyan felt the inequality of the world. She had been famous for half a year, and she had worked herself to the bone to earn so little. The rent was only tens of thousands of yuan a month. It was robbery.

Yan Li is the same; he spends tens of thousands of yuan to rent such a house, and he hardly ever lives there. He's really wasting money.

Uh…

Considering the widespread rumors that Yan Li has a net worth of over 100 million, Huo Siyan remained silent.

They're rich, they can afford to burn it!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. How could Dong Xuan be so lucky as to snag such a rich husband?

She wasn't much fairer or older than me, maybe just a little taller, but was she as alluring as me?
Because Dong Xuan led the way in ostracizing Huo Siyan from "Happy Seven Fairies," Huo Siyan harbored the deepest resentment towards her, and even today she feels a sense of satisfaction in seeking revenge.

Hmph, you dare bully me? I'll give you a bright and shiny hat in return.

Following this, Huo Siyan moved closer to Yan Li, rubbing against him, her tone somewhat resentful and aggrieved.

"President Yan, if it weren't for some people, I would have wanted to sign with your Yi'an."

The Wang brothers were right that Yan Li was lecherous, but they were mistaken in one aspect.

He was a womanizer, but he lacked the courage to actually have his way with women.

If it weren't for Huo Siyan, an old acquaintance, whom Yan Li knew well and who had almost become "Dong Yong" before, and who was confident he could control her, he would never have rashly taken her away.

Therefore, Yan Li didn't need to be so formal at this moment. Seeing that Huo Siyan was in a bad mood, he kindly reached out to help relieve her so that she wouldn't feel short of breath.

"Huayi is also good. I think President Wang and the others value you quite a bit."

So you value her so much that you bring her along for drinks?
Huo Siyan blushed, enduring Yan Li's mischievous large hand, her voice soft and gentle.

"President Yan, they've all played your Seven Fairies, you can't be biased. You're only thinking about Sister Bingbing, Yang Xue, and Jiang Xin. If there's a suitable production team, could you please include me?"

"It's easy to talk about."

Yan Li didn't mind giving Huo Siyan a role, just to cover her mouth. At worst, he could put in a little effort to bypass Dong and Fan, or simply use Huayi Brothers as a raft.

If Fan can act in Huayi Brothers' productions, then it's perfectly reasonable for Huo, also from Huayi Brothers, to act in Yi An's productions.

However, what role Huo Siyan gets depends on her own efforts.

Huo Siyan was very sensible, always remembering to repay kindness.

Later, because Yan Li triggered the information about her crickets behind her back, she cried and begged to recognize Yan Li as her godfather, sometimes calling him her brother, sometimes her father.

The Seven Fairies (4/7)

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The next day, it was almost noon when Huo Siyan left the Palm Springs apartment. She had planned to take the afternoon off, but her agent kept urging her to go back to the company.

Helpless, Huo Siyan could only drag her exhausted body to the company.

Wang Zhonglei personally met with her and inquired about Yan Li's situation.

Huo Siyan's heart stirred, and she picked out some to tell Xiao Wang, while keeping the rest to herself.

President Yan has considerable influence and treats her well, so there's no need for her to wholeheartedly work for Huayi Brothers.

Even in Huo Siyan's heart, she preferred Yan Li, after all, he made her famous, and she would have resources even if she slept with him. Huayi Brothers said nice things, but in reality, they used her as a public relations socialite.

Since that's the case, why not use Yan Li's name on Huayi Brothers' side and reap some benefits?

Turning her head, she went to ask Yan Li for some information about Huayi Brothers to curry favor with him. President Yan was generous and wouldn't treat her unfairly.

In this way, he could not only benefit from both sides but also maintain a certain relationship with Yan Li's side in the long term.

Huo Siyan now understands why Shuangbing was willing to fight for Yan Li, and she also deeply understands Pan Qiaoyun's famous saying in "Water Margin".

Having spent years in that circle is nothing compared to one night of pleasure with Yan Li!
Wang Zhonglei didn't realize that Huo Siyan was lying to him; in his impression, Huo was quite obedient.

It's normal that there's no useful information. Yan Li is shrewd and capable; how could he not be wary of Huo?

Upon hearing this, Huo Siyan added, "President Yan said that there is a Qing Dynasty drama about Yi An, and he wants me to play a role in it."

"..."

Wang Zhonglei gave her a deep look and nodded: "This is a good thing. It means that President Yan has a good impression of you. We should get along more in the future."

"That's what I think too. President Yan has been very kind to me. He even gave me the apartment key and had his personal driver take me home when I left."

Huo Siyan boasted more about the truth than the lies, and seeing that Wang Zhonglei seemed unconvinced, she even hinted that she and Yan Li had been together when filming "Happy Seven Fairies," but unfortunately, she was ultimately eliminated due to some reasons.

Now that they've reunited after a short separation, she's learned from her mistakes and is addressing the root of the problem, rekindling some of Yan Li's old feelings for her.

Wang Zhonglei believed it!
In the drama "Happy Seven Fairies", Huo Siyan is the female lead. Given Yan Li's lecherous nature, it's highly unlikely he wouldn't make a move on her.

He said that Huo Siyan and Yan Li's flirting last night went a little too smoothly, and if they had been having an affair for a while, then it would make sense.

very good!

He knew Huo Siyan's personality to some extent; she didn't have high moral standards. Huayi could use incentives to lure her into gathering information from Yan Li, or even deliver a fatal blow at a crucial moment.

With this in mind, Wang Zhonglei's attitude towards Huo improved even more, and he readily agreed to Huo's request to reduce the number of drinking parties.

Are you kidding me? Trying to use Huo Siyan as an undercover agent in Yan Li's household, and even making her a socialite, is treating Yan Li like a fool.

After Huo Siyan left the company and saw that no one was around, she couldn't help but excitedly pump her fist. After thinking for a moment, she called Yan Li again.

"...Yes, Mr. Wang didn't tell me anything when he asked me. I suspect he might have ill intentions towards you, so you must be careful."

"...If I hear anything, I will tell you right away."

"...Don't thank me, I...my heart has always been with you."

"..."

Yi An Film and Television, Yan Li hung up the phone with a somewhat strange expression.

How do the Wang brothers manage their company? How come there are so many moles within Huayi Brothers?

Yan Li didn't really need any undercover agents; the intelligence system knew far more than they could.

However, leaving a spare piece of the puzzle is fine, in case it comes in handy. If it's Huayi Brothers and Huo's scheme, he's not afraid, and might even be able to turn the tables on them.

Ignoring Huo Siyan's matter, Yan Li looked at Xiao Guan, the marketing director who had just finished his report, and asked him to continue.

The latter, who had just seen Yan Li taking a phone call and getting water to avoid suspicion, continued to report after receiving a promise. "Currently, due to the hype surrounding 'The Return of the Condor Heroes,' 'The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng' is relatively more popular than 'Investiture of the Gods.' Seven satellite TV stations have submitted bids, and CCTV-8 has also sent people to make substantive contact."

"Currently, the highest bid is 750,000 yuan per episode, which is 30 million yuan. CCTV-8 is offering 25 million yuan plus some advertising revenue..."

Although it hasn't been long since Yan Li released "Conquer" and "Happy Seven Fairies".

However, due to the booming market and economy, as well as the 4+X policy, the competition among major TV stations has gradually intensified, and the TV drama market has become increasingly prosperous.

The price per episode of top-tier TV dramas is approaching one million, and popular TV dramas selling for 2000 million are becoming increasingly rare.

For example, CCTV recently announced the price of director Hu Mei's new work "Qiao Family Courtyard": 80 yuan per episode, and more than 3500 million yuan for the whole series.

The rival of "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng," "The Return of the Condor Heroes," is currently negotiating contracts with a minimum of 60 per episode.

Previously, TV drama prices would increase every few years, then every year, and now they increase every six months, or even every season.

Private film and television companies have also ushered in a spring.

Yan Li, known as the king of film distribution, is naturally not content with just following the market. His goal is to lead the market and break through its limits.

Currently, there are no TV series on the market with a single transaction exceeding one million yuan for a single episode.

Yan Li wanted to give it a try.

If he can sell that many copies, his title as the king of distribution will be even more secure, which will greatly promote his subsequent plans to build related alliances with distribution as the core.

"Let's pack up today. Tomorrow I'll take a few key personnel with me on a business trip. It will last about one to two weeks and we'll probably be visiting several provinces. Let's prepare accordingly."

"understood."

Xiao Guan was somewhat excited; President Yan was finally going to take action personally.

He was a veteran salesman, but every time he worked with Yan Li, he could find some long-lost passion. The sense of accomplishment from being invincible, in control of the overall situation, achieving outstanding results, and returning home with a full load was simply addictive.

Watching Xiao Guan leave in a hurry, Yan Li was speechless. The rumors in the company were not unfounded.

The marketing department is really a bit obsessed!
...

While Yan Li was away on a business trip to distribute the film, Huayi Brothers, which was in a state of chaos, finally announced some good news: its top actress, Li Bingbing, announced that she would stay with Huayi Brothers.

As the undisputed top female artist at Huayi Brothers, and the artist who has received the most resources from Huayi and is most openly tied to the company, Li Bingbing's public statement has stabilized the situation at Huayi Brothers considerably.

Huayi Brothers has not collapsed; it still has artists who can shoulder the burden!
In an interview, Wang Zhonglei briefly omitted the impact of Wang Jinghua's departure and instead talked at length about Huayi Brothers' future artist management reforms, adopting a stance of "no destruction, no construction."

Compared to the story of Wang Jinghua, Wang Zhonglei made a clear clarification when talking about Fan Xiaopang.

There is absolutely no rift between Huayi Brothers and Fan Xiaopang!

Huayi Brothers expressed their blessings and understanding for Fan's departure, and indicated that they might continue to cooperate in the future.

This statement has attracted the attention of many interested people, and has been discussed extensively on forums such as Tianya.

Some people think that Wong Jinghua's actions were a betrayal, while Fan Xiaopang took the opportunity to leave. They believe the two are two different things, and Huayi Brothers may not have much, or even any, animosity towards Fan.

Some speculate that Huayi Brothers may have reached some cooperation or exchange of interests with Yan Li, turning the poaching into a peaceful transfer.

There were even "insiders" who revealed that Yan Li spent tens of millions of yuan to rescue Fan Xiaopang from his misery.

Huayi Brothers: You are a sea of ​​suffering, your whole family is a sea of ​​suffering!

However, quite a few people actually believed this revelation, and it was later featured on some portal websites and in media reports. While the matter certainly attracted attention, there were also people behind the scenes who fueled the flames.

Fan Xiaopang's team tasted the sweetness of Yan Li's "million-dollar luxury car to win a beauty's smile" gimmick last time, and now they especially like this kind of gimmick.

This not only generates buzz but also elevates Fan Xiaopang's status, instantly transforming him into a "millionaire," naturally leading to an increase in his film and endorsement fees.

At the same time, it further whitewashes the so-called "mistress," since Yan Li's lavish spending shows that he truly loves Fan Xiaopang.

However, it's a good thing for Fan Xiaopang, but it makes Boss Yan seem a bit obsequious.

On the other hand, this further solidified Yan Li's image as a wealthy and generous man, and the outside world became more "understanding" of the female stars he was associated with. Even his philandering life became somewhat reasonable under the halo of money.

If all else fails, Yan Li or Fan Xiaopang can come out and clarify after they've enjoyed this wave of benefits.

Compared to Yan Li, the most restless were actually Dong Xuan and Qin Lan.

With a luxury car worth millions, the company's top female star, and now a "ten million redemption" story, Fan Xiaopang is enjoying immense success, and he and Yan Li are practically the golden couple known to everyone.

What will happen to them?!

Dong Xuan gritted her teeth and stomped her foot. "So what if I'm showing off? I can do that too!" She whispered to Guan Yue for a while.

Shortly after, a blog post appeared revealing information about a student from the 2000 class of the Beijing Film Academy who had left the industry.

The article discusses many classmates, with Dong Xuan and Yan Li, the most popular and successful, occupying half of the article.

The exposé, told from a third-person perspective, recounted some sweet memories of their campus romance. It also revealed that Dong Xuan, a student at the time, was able to play the lead role in "Snowflake Goddess Dragon" thanks to Yan Li's help, emphasizing the deep bond between the two, and so on.

Although he didn't say anything too suggestive, such as believing that the two would get back together in the future, he implied that Dong Xuan was the woman Yan Li loved most in his life.

This blog post caused quite a stir after it was published.

When reporters contacted Dong Xuan for an interview, she ignored them, but Guan Yue, a friend of hers, spoke with the reporters.

During this time, Guan Yue angrily condemned this inappropriate behavior of exposing privacy and hoped that the person involved would contact Dong Xuan to apologize.

When pressed by reporters about the veracity of the allegations, Guan Yue gave a evasive answer.

"It's in the past."

This interview indirectly confirmed that the blog post was likely true. The subsequent deletion of the blog and account deletion further convinced some people of its authenticity.

So Yan Li's true love is Dong Xuan!
While Yan Li is embroiled in controversy for being a "scumbag," some people believe that the two still have feelings for each other and there is a possibility of reconciliation.

There were also some fans of pure love who were moved by the sweet past between the two in the article and went to Yan Li's blog and forum to leave messages, hoping that he would win back Dong Xuan. They said that she was a good woman and that Fan Xiaopang was only after fame and fortune and was not a good match for her.

"..."

Fan Xiaopang was furious. "Is this guy surnamed Dong out of his mind? I'm just trying to build up my own reputation, why is he jumping out and stealing my thunder?"

Since she's an "ex-girlfriend," can't she just act like one?
Qin Lan was even angrier than Fan Xiaopang.

Dong Xuan managed to come out and make her presence felt, subtly retaliating and asserting her dominance.

She could only watch helplessly as Yan Li's "old flame" and "new love" flaunted their relationship from afar, like an outsider.

Finally, unable to hold back any longer, Qin Lan posted a picture of her puppy on her blog, with a caption that roughly meant the puppy, who only has its mother with it, misses its father.

This is practically equivalent to revealing her relationship, but Qin Lan went all out, since she didn't mention any keywords anyway.

Those two women were putting on a show, and she felt incredibly frustrated if she didn't do something about it.

With the hit dramas "Princess Pearl 3" and "The Great Song Dynasty Judge", Qin Lan, even if not as popular as those popular young actresses, is still a well-known actress.

Her blog had a considerable following and quickly attracted the attention of some people.

The agent reacted quickly, calling immediately to ask her to delete the post, explaining that Qin Lan is currently in a rising phase of her career and that exposing her relationship would be detrimental to her career.

Qin Lan ignored it, didn't delete it, and didn't directly call out Yan Li or take the opportunity to criticize the two women. She was already being very restrained.

Not only did she not delete it, but when reporters contacted her, Qin Lan also directly stated that she was not single and that she had a very good relationship with her boyfriend.

"..."

A five-star hotel in Shanghai
Yan Li looked at Qin Lan's blog and silently lit a cigarette. He knew that Dong and Qin were very wary of Fan Xiaopang, but he didn't expect such a strong reaction.

Neither Dong Xuan's declaration of her "ex" nor Qin Lan's self-disclosure of being single is a clever move.

But it also proves that their tails were really stepped on.

If they don't make a statement soon, and Fan Xiaopang succeeds in taking over, then there will be no chance for the two of them. At least they've left some room for maneuver. In fact, it's more of a warning to Fan Xiaopang and a test for Yan Li.

Qin Lan had at least been with Fan Xiaopang and understood Yan Li's biases, so at this moment she felt more aggrieved and frustrated to be an "outsider".

Dong Xuan was uneasy. It had been more than a year since the filming of "Happy Seven Fairies" ended, and she was not familiar with the current situation of the two. Yan Li was getting nicer to Fan Xiaopang, and she was a little unsure what Yan Li was thinking now.

Don't let the "ex-girlfriend" relationship continue indefinitely, lest it become a real relationship.

And then there's Fan Xiaopang, whose marketing campaigns increasingly associate him with their own projects, and the scandals surrounding him only get more and more exciting.

While he claims it's for his career and media exposure, Yan Li can see clearly through his ulterior motives in the system.

"It's troublesome~"

Yan Li lit another cigarette. Dealing with these things was much more troublesome than dealing with those old hands at the TV station.

After much deliberation, holding the phone and hesitating for a long time, I finally threw it aside.

Let them make a fuss, whatever. His reputation is already ruined, and they're not really going to break up. At worst, he'll just go back and work harder...

...

Yan Li was already prepared for the three of them to have a fierce fight, for his backyard to catch fire, and for him to return to the capital to clean up the mess.

To my surprise, everything was calm when I woke up the next day!
To be more precise, things are calm on his side, but the storm is raging on someone else's shoulders—

Yellow Saint Cloth

This junior colleague angered Star Overseas Entertainment by taking sexy photos for "Men's Style" magazine, and they threatened to punish her severely. Then, Huang Shengyi naturally held a press conference to play the victim and accused Star Overseas Entertainment of exploiting her.

At both press conferences, Huang Shengyi delivered the best performance of her career.

He himself, Star Overseas Ltd., and Stephen Chow behind them became the focus of attention.

There are quite a few people who support Huang Shengyi, and there are also quite a few who support Stephen Chow.

Overall, Huang Shengyi's public image is clearly at a disadvantage due to allegations of "ingratitude" and Zhou's unparalleled popularity.

However, Huang Shengyi's side had made ample preparations, including playing the victim, having media outlets take sides, and having a so-called "rich group" backing him up and threatening him.

Yan Li, as her "ex-boyfriend," also couldn't escape it.

In an interview, Huang Shengyi said that she spoke with Yan Li over the phone. Yan Li was very concerned about her situation and offered to lend her money to help her through the crisis. She was very grateful for Yan Li's help.

This statement is exaggerated, but not false; however, Huang Shengyi deliberately obscured the timeline and specific circumstances.

Ultimately, they created the illusion that Yan Li was on their side, thus building momentum for themselves.

To be honest, if it were Yan Li himself, he might not admit it, but he wouldn't deny it either. He would just consider it helping Huang Shengyi out of the blue.

But Huang happened to be there when Dong, Fan, and Qin were all holding back their anger.

Huang Shengyi's appearance immediately aroused hostility from all three parties.

Dong Xuan was the angrier. She hated Huang Shengyi the most. She hadn't had a chance to deal with her last time, but this time she dared to jump again.

Immediately, someone on Tianya revealed that Yan Li's only girlfriend on campus was Dong Xuan, and that Huang Shengyi was just trying to gain attention. Yan Li simply ignored her and didn't clarify the situation.

Some people also revealed that the two may have had a relationship, but it wasn't exactly a romantic one, and Huang was the other woman.

Previously, the revelation of Yan Li and Dong Xuan's sweet past made it seem like Yan Li became bad once he got rich, which damaged his image. Now, it's a good opportunity to clear his name and shift the blame to Huang Shengyi.

Yan Li is a good person at heart, but a bad woman caused trouble, which ultimately led to many misunderstandings between Yan and Dong, resulting in their regrettable breakup.

She still has the nerve to come out and say she's Yan Li's ex-girlfriend? Pshaw.

Fan Xiaopang was also furious. It was another "ex-girlfriend" of his. She had already been dumped. Couldn't she just keep to herself and not get involved with him?

She felt at least guilty and had some reservations about Dong Xuan, so she didn't dare to do anything reckless, but Huang Shengyi didn't care.

Fan Xiaopang directly stated in an interview that he had not heard of Yan Li calling anyone, and then publicly criticized Huang Shengyi.

"If you want to switch jobs, just pay the penalty for breaking the contract. Now you regret it, why didn't you cry when you were acting in the movie?"

That's a bit much, after all, Huang Shengyi's contract does have some issues.

However, the general public generally understood Fan Xiaopang's strong reaction.

It's obvious that the "current girlfriend" was angered by the "ex-girlfriend".

Any woman would be furious if her man was dragged into her ex-girlfriend's messy affairs. Fan Xiaopang's restraint in not resorting to profanity is already quite commendable.

Originally, Dong Xuan just didn't want to show her face, but seeing Fan Xiaopang speak out publicly made her seem like a coward who only dared to cause trouble behind the scenes.

He also agreed to a phone interview, in which he said that Huang Shengyi was "not a sincere person".

This statement has a deeper meaning.

This provides evidence for the rumors that Huang was a mistress, and it also raises questions about whether she lied and played the victim to get out of her contract, directly undermining her character.

Netizens praised him, saying, "No wonder he's a teacher at Beijing Film Academy; he's ruthless and insidious."

Moreover, it's clear that the two have a deep-seated conflict, with Dong Xuan harboring intense hatred for Huang.

Dong Xuan and Fan Xiaopang both took action, leaving Qin Lan in a difficult position once again.

One has an old grudge against her former lover, and the other has a new grudge against her current lover. Both have legitimate reasons to speak out, but it's none of her business.

She stepped forward to expose Huang Shengyi, and the other party had no idea what her situation was.

"..."

After holding back for a while, Qin Lan posted a still from Stephen Chow's movie on her blog, and then wrote a long movie review praising it.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Zhou and Huang Shengyi were at odds, so she supported Zhou Xingchi.

After being slapped on the head by Fan Xiaopang, Huang Shengyi was still reeling when Dong Xuan delivered another sharp blow. Huang Shengyi's momentum failed, and his reputation suffered even more.

In a panic, Huang Shengyi called Yan Li, but Yan Li ignored her.

He had given them a choice before, but Huang Shengyi didn't choose it, and Yan Li felt he had done everything he could.

This time, Huang used him as a figurehead, and Yan Li herself didn't say anything. But now several women couldn't stand it and started tearing her apart. No matter what, she couldn't possibly embarrass Dong Xuan and the others for Huang Shengyi's sake.

Huang Shengyi had no choice, nor the time or energy to argue with Dong Xuan and the others, so she turned her attention back to terminating her contract with Xinghui.

After this shared hatred, the women calmed down, their mutual hostility lessened slightly, and they silently ceased their fighting.

Meanwhile, Wang Ou, Wu Jiani, Huo Siyan, Li Bingbing, and others, who were observing everything from the corner, were either trembling or deep in thought.

Is it possible that the Dong and Fan families have secretly joined forces to suppress this?
The sun and moon overhead?

Two palaces side by side?

Qin Lan: "..."

I'm not human! Do you even know what a harem is? Do you know the three palaces and six courtyards? Do you even know the three luminaries (sun, moon, stars, and planets)? You're so uncultured...

(End of this chapter)